CHIP STALNECKER

Sonshine (Rainbow R-1242-LPS) 1978?

Respectable solo project from one of the members of the Young Stalneckers (see entries). Mostly a soft-to-middle-ground rural piano/guitar/organ rock format, sometimes ecoustic, sometimes electric, without any strings or horns. Chip’s voice at times recalls Larry Norman, especially on the rowdier cuts. The heaviest track is ‘I Don’t Care’, a convicting song about a person who rejects the Lord that includes trippy downer moves, psychedelic organ and loud fuzz guitar. Quieter songs like ‘Love’, ‘Country Church’ and the pop-edged title track bring to mind the mellow style of artist like Dave Mattson. Includes an altered version of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ along with ‘I Believe In Jesus’ to the tune of ‘I Believe In Music’. Also several originals. Chip plays piano and guitar, while brother and fellow Young Stalnecker Rick supplies drums and organ. Apparently they traveled around a lot in a double-decker Greyhound bus for revivals and concerts with their parents Ed and Bette Stalnecker. Chip was attending high school by correspondence at the time of this recording. (The Archivist, 4th edition by Ken Scott).

I also discovered that Rick and Chip also had a 1969 album Get On Board, which is also on the Rainbow

label. This one may have a more gospelly flavour from the song tracks. Additional information can be found at this web site, including the front cover picture. diakoneo

Sorry I have not located this album as yet, however I found the song list at this web site.

3 Comments

I am trying to reach Rick and Chip Stalnecker on behalf of my father, Gary S. Paxton. He has found the song that he produced on them in Nashville, TN in 1980, called, “That Good Old Gospel Music”, and, would like to speak with them. The best time to call him is between 1 and 2pm, CST.. Thank you. (417) 336-1985 Branson, MO

They came to First Baptist Church in La Marque, Texas in the early 80’s as young adult singers. I’ve been wondering what they are doing nowadays. I’ve never gotten their song called “Please Don’t Eat the Apple” out of my memory & want my kids to hear it. Do you know how I can find it?